The spelling of the word "bar of Sanio" is straightforward once you understand its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, this word is spelled as /ˈbɑr əv sɑˈni.oʊ/. The "bar" is pronounced with a flat A sound, followed by the preposition "of" (pronounced with a soft "o" sound). "Sanio" is pronounced with a soft "a" sound, followed by an "n" and a long "i" sound. Finally, "o" is pronounced with a soft "o" sound. When pronounced correctly, "bar of Sanio" sounds like "bar of sah-nee-oh."